Rajasthan
Amendment in Rajasthan Electricity (Fee) Rules, 1970
- 14 Oct 2021
- 2 min read
Why in News
On October 13, 2021, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot approved the amendment in the Rajasthan Electricity (Fee) Rules, 1970.
Key Points
- After this decision of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, the Finance Department has also issued a notification in this regard, which will be effective from October 31.
- It is noteworthy that in the budget for the year 2021-22, the Chief Minister had announced to simplify the important processes in the revenue earning departments and make them online.
- In this sequence, an online facility has been given by simplifying the procedures related to electricity duty. Under this, every person, who generates energy from captive power plants for his own use, consumption or free supply to others, will be able to take advantage of the facility of registration through the departmental website, so that the dealer would not need to be present in the departmental office. Registration certificate will be issued within three days of submission of application.
- Along with this, a facility has also been provided to submit quarterly returns electronically through the website of the department within 30 days from the end of the quarter.
